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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 612.63 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 612.63 and 319.86 is: 440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 612.63 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/612.63 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 612.63 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 195,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,955.83/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.92

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